VOLADOR Freeride Longboard Cruiser | Maple Wood Deck| Drop Through Longboard Complete

Pros: - Board looks good. - Works fine. Cons: - The packaging was terrible. The box came severely damaged. The packaging wasnt great either. However, the longboard itself was not hurt and thus I wont rate deduct more than 1 star for that. - Bearings arent very good. I strongly recommend switching them out. If youre new to it, dont worry its super easy just look up a YouTube tutorial. Youll need to buy some bearings and a tool to unscrew the wheels. I personally used: * https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075HVWRGM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * Then used these bearings: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XXK6FPQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * Also, its worth noting that when taking off the wheels you will see two very thin washers or something (not sure what theyre called). One on each side of the wheel. Be sure the smooth side is against the wheel otherwise the wheel wont spin as fast & easily.

I wanted a longboard for vacation and this turned out great. Im very happy with my purchase

This was my very first board and I loved every second I rode on it. Everything about this board was smooth. The wheels and bearings let me move through campus easily and the trucks let the board turn whenever I needed it to. The only really problem was with the trucks, they squeeked a lot whenever you turned. This could be solved if you loosened the trucks a bit. For me, this board was perfect I would always borrow me friends boards whenever were out. The boards would either be too rigid, too flexible, or felt like they didnt turn at all. This board was a perfect balance of everything that made me always want to get back onto my board. The board does have a kick tail so it can be used for tricks whenever youre cruising. Im not skilled at tricks so the board experience some abuse over the months. Sadly, I put a little too much of my weight (only weight 170) on one end of the board and it snapped at the trucks. Im already missing the board and am definitely going to get it again once I can scrounge up some money for it (College life). Would recommend this board for anyone looking to get one for cruising.

I wouldnt call myself an expert longboard by any means but I know my way around a board. Getting back into the longboard scene was kind of a wrestle for me. After all its been 15 years and Im in my 30s now. Nevertheless I did a few days of research for myself and my girlfriend. After what felt like enough consideration she got a retrospec drop deck, and I got this Volador. I wanted the maneuverability of a from through and it certainly delivered in that aspect. just out of the box I noticed how much give the board had and it made me a little nervous, but I chalked it up two or more flexible durability and assumed I was ready to go. I rode the board moderately heavily around for around three days. after day one I could hear a distinct rattle in one of my rear bearings which was kind of disappointing but I guess you shouldnt have very high expectations for stock bearings. After day 3 Im riding home and I take a look down the board. It was completely warped. (Photos) Now maybe I expected too much of this board for weight limits. Im 62 and hover around 225-230lbs. all the reviews that I read for the board however made me feel like I was good to go, and to be honest, Ive ridden a lot of different boards and Ive never seen one warp like this. So I guess if youre a light to medium weight rider this is a pretty good board. Seems to have good speed and maneuverability about it and obviously wont break the bank, but if your concern is the durability of it under weight, I suggest looking elsewhere.

Very nice board for the money. Kids have been cruising the park walking path. If you are under 180 I think it’ll last quite a while. If your heavy the deck will probably eventually fail. Bearings are probably the weakest spot. They work ok but don’t roll as far as some of our other boards. Easily replaced later if you feel it’s necessary. Most probably won’t notice or care. I highly recommend great board for the price!

-I AM NOT AN EXPERT ON LONGBOARDS!! -In the picture with two boards, mine is the one on the right! -Sorry about the crappy pictures :/ Being someone that doesnt know much about skateboarding or skateboards, i did my research. First off i wanted to see which type of long board would be best for a beginner like me. This is a great drop through long board and is the best board for beginenrs because it allows you to maintain your balance well because of the deck. As many other people have suggested in the comments you will need to purchase a T-tool and loosen up your wheels. As for how the board looks, i love it! I was actually going to purchase the red sunset looking one and then at the last minute, the manufacturer released these new desgins and i chose a different board. For some people there may be a little too much branding all over the board, but i think its fine and have actaually covered up some of the logos on the board with stickers.I get compliments all the time on my grip tape and wheels and while they look good the grip tape and wheels ride even better (for a beginner). The one critique that i would have is that i wish the board came with better quality wheels. Now dont get me wrong, the wheels that come on this board are perfectly fine and i rode on them for quite a while, and honestly they couldve lasted for much longer, but then one of my friends ordered a board from a similar vendor on amazon, paid much less than i did, and received wheels on his board that were absolutely a higher quality than mine. They rode smoother and looked better. I now find myself searching for new wheels for my board. All in all the price of these of any of these boards is GREAT and the quality is EVEN BETTER. This is a great board to start out on for a beginner and i am so glad that i came across these on amazon before i walked into zumiez and dropped $200+ on a longboard.

This Longboard is okay at best. The first problem with this board is the bearings. If you intend on keeping this board, the bearings will need to be replaced. The ones that came on my board were slow and already dirty, they were also loud and grinding. My board also had a washer missing on one wheel. Also, for a board that comes with bearing spacers, I shouldnt have to loosen the nut on the wheels for them to turn freely. I replaced the bearings with Bones Reds, which was a much better replacement. The second problem with this board is the truck bushings. The bushings are super soft and squeak a lot. Also, the pivot/cup bushing seems too small or the pivot hole in the truck base plate is too big... The pivot is very loose and doesnt sit very nicely inside the cap. Rest of the truck seems fine though. I will be replacing the bushings that came with the board. The board does flex, but it does not seem like comfortable flex like you would get on a nice expensive deck meant to flex. Well see how the deck performs. Luckily this board is for my girl-friend and she is rather light. At the end of the day, this is a pretty cheap complete board at 60 bucks. For a bit of extra money, you can turn it into a decent board. The parts that seem decent on this board are the wheels, the grip tape, the hardware, and the decal on the bottom of the board. This is my experience with the board. I will mention that I read through pages of reviews on this board before I bought it, unfortunately I got the sense that other peoples reviews may not be the most honest and then I started seeing that people were getting these discounted in return for honest reviews. I almost always stay away from products that have reviews like that, and for good reason. Companies should not need to buy reviews, the product should speak for itself. So, buyer beware. If you are looking for a good board that you can get shipped and immediately ride without issue or replacing anything, get a Sector 9. Those have always been a quality board in my experience. You pay a little more, but I can guarantee you that you will be more satisfied. Riding this board vs a Sector 9 out of the box is a night and day difference (the Sector 9 will actually roll).

Before I get too deep into my review, I am by no means an experienced skater. With that being said, as far as I can tell, this is an amazing board for the price. I tried to learn how to skate in the past, but I made the mistake of buying a skateboard from walmart that cost $15 (NOT worth it at all. The wheels barely rolled and you couldnt cruise at all). If you want to learn to longboard, it is definitely worth putting out a little more money for a decent board that actually functions properly, and is more stable. Im a fairly hefty gal, Im about 57 and I weigh 220 lbs, and this board supports me just fine. The deck is springy, but it doesnt bend so much that Im worried its going to break on me (unlike the walmart board). The graphic on the back is very cute, and super vibrant, so I love it! The grip tape is very sturdy, to the point that it ripped a hole in my converse when I was cruising (no tricks or anything). Id rather the tape ruin my shoes than not hold me in place at all. Plus, the design on the grip tape looks sweet. As far as appearances go, white wheels arent ideal for anyone who is a total neat freak. It looks great out of the box, but after my first ride, the wheels have taken on a grayish color. Something that personally frustrated me was the sticker that came stuck to the bottom of the board. It was very hard to peel off and left a sticky residue behind. Im not blaming that on the board itself; thats the nature of stickers. I would definitely recommend this board to anyone who has been considering getting into longboarding. Its a sturdy board for a reasonable price. Great board for beginners

This board is amazing, very durable and incredible quality for what you paid, very pleased with this purchase.

Good board for a beginner such as myself it maneuvers very easily. Super easy to turn and rides actually pretty smooth. It is a little flimsy but hey for the price it’s good